Is the $1 charge I see different than this verification charge?

Yes. If you added your credit card recently, a temporary charge of $1 may also appear on your credit card statement, this transaction was made to verify that your credit card is open and is in good standing. The $1 charge you see appears as pending and will be automatically removed from your statement at no cost to you.

If the $1 charge remains on your statement for more than 30 days, please contact your credit card issuer.